Economics
The Economics programs provide training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics, and financial economics. It is one of the most successful programs of its type in Australia and a leading supplier of graduates to the private and public sectors. In addition, the coursework programs provide students with the necessary foundations in economics and econometrics to proceed to a PhD in Australia or abroad. The Master of Economics is offered jointly by the Disciplines of Economics, Finance and Operations Management and Econometrics. There are two intakes per year for the Master of Economics, with classes commencing in March and July. Every effort is made to make this program accessible to part-time students.
Graduate Diploma in Economics
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Economics, students complete eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:
- three foundational (core) units of study (18 credit points)
- five elective units of study (30 credit points)
Master of Economics
To be awarded the Master of Economics, students complete 12 units of study (72 credit points), comprising:
- three foundational (core) units of study (18 credit points)
- four core units of study (24 credit points)
- a specialisation, consisting of three units of study (18 credit points)
- an optional second specialisation (18 credit points) OR elective units of study (18 credit points) selected from the specialisation subject areas.
Specialisations
Students in the Master's degree complete at least one specialisation (18 credit points) in Economics, Econometrics, or Financial Economics to meet the requirements for the degree. Students can complete specialisations in more than one subject area.
Course rules
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
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DC062
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Master of Economics
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DF043
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Graduate Diploma in Economics
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The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
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The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
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The embedded courses in this sequence are:
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the Master of Economics
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the Graduate Diploma in Economics
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Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
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a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Faculty and graded at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; and where applicable:
(b)
relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Faculty;
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satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
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any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty.
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The units of study that may be taken for the Economics courses are set out in the postgraduate table of units of study for the Economics, Econometrics and Financial economics subject areas.
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Economics a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
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42 credit points of core units of study; and
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a specialisation; and
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a second specialisation or elective units of study.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Economics a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
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18 credit points of core units of study; and
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30 credit points of elective units of study.
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Completion of a specialisation is a requirement of the Master's degree. Candidates have the option of completing up to two specialisations. A specialisation requires the completion of 18 credit points of advanced units chosen from the units of study listed in the table for that specialisation. Units of study counted towards one major may not count toward any other major completed. The specialisations available are:
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A candidate for the master may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Faculty, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
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These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
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Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.